Man Utd told to add Liverpool and Newcastle transfer target to Ruben Amorim's squad as ex-Red Devils defender explains why £70m-rated star would be a perfect fit

Manchester United are looking to make changes to their squad in the next couple of transfer windows with new head coach Amorim heading up the rebuild. The club have been linked with moves for Sporting CP's star striker Viktor Gyokeres and winger Geovany Quenda, and according to former France international Silvestre, centre-back Guehi too would be a perfect fit.

Guehi, who is currently rated at £70 million (€84.8m/$89m) by Crystal Palace, was came close to joining Newcastle in the summer, although the deal never materialised. Silvestre feels that the England international's strength and passing range would perfectly suit the Red Devils.

Speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League betting, the 47-year-old said: "Marc Guehi should definitely be on Manchester United’s list as a long-term option in defence. He almost went to Newcastle and is shining at Crystal Palace after proving himself to be one of the best defenders for one of the best nations in the world with England.

"What he is doing at Palace is proving he can be tested and perform week in and week out. I have been really impressed with his performances and I think he’d fit in really well with Ruben Amorim’s style of play. He is not shy of playing vertical passes and is always alert, he is strong, wins his duels and is good one on one, he’d fit in well at United."

After two straight defeats in the Premier League, Amorim's men will aim to bounce back this Thursday when they take on Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. They then make the short trip to rivals Manchester City on Sunday.